Friends of the Farms

The business of farming has changed. Farmers are aging out and seeking successors. Costs have skyrocketed for everything; land, housing, equipment, supplies, and labor. Climate change impacts what and how crops are grown. Friends of the Farms is driven by four goals that reflect this new reality:

  1. Create interest, investment, and pride in local farm businesses so they are part of the everyday fiber of our communities
  2. Foster dynamic year-round connections among our farmers, businesses, and communities
  3. Bring awareness of and respect for local agriculture to ensure a thriving future, where farmers are valued and farmland is conserved for future generations
  4. Ensure that farmers can live in the communities they serve

Friends of the Farms provides affordable housing for farm interns and workers, hands-on educational experiences for children, and community engagement with local food and farms. We are champions and advocates for our local food economy.

Website: www.friendsofthefarms.org

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